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INVESTJIGAWA ATTENDS AREWA ISLAMIC FINANCE SUMMIT ISLAMIC FINANCE FOR REGIONAL PROSPERITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

investjigawa_admin2024-12-02T08:58:01+00:00

On 27th November, 2024, InvestJigawa attended the Arewa Islamic Finance Summit held in Kano. With the theme “Finance for Regional Prosperity and National Development”, the event focused on the roles and contributions of Islamic finance towards economic empowerment, growth, prosperity and financial inclusion at the regional and national level, specifically in the northern part of Nigeria. The summit identified one the major challenges for economic empowerment in the north as  ignorance about Islamic finance and how well it operates. There [...]

December 2, 2024 By investjigawa_admin Uncategorized 0 CommentsRead more...

INVESTJIGAWA HOSTS RETREAT TO BOOST EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IN JIGAWA STATE

investjigawa_admin2024-12-02T08:49:01+00:00

On November 9, 2024, InvestJigawa held a retreat in Kano, for the Ease of Doing Business Steering Committee.  The event was led by the Deputy Governor Engr. Aminu Usman MNSE, and brought together key organizations like NAFDAC, CAC, FIRS, NASSI, JICCIMA, and MAN, apart from relevant state MDAs. The goal was to review the reforms being carried out to make it easier to do business in Jigawa State, and propose measures that would further simplify processes, cutting down time [...]

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NIGERIAN ARABIAN GULF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STEERING COMMITTEE HOLDS MEETING ON 6TH NOVEMBER, 2024

investjigawa_admin2024-11-22T20:27:11+00:00

The Nigeria Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce (NAGCC) Steering Committee held its meeting in Abuja on the 6th of November 2024. Led by His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Engr. Aminu Usman MNSE, the meeting featured a video showing an update on the Chamber’s work, especially the Nigeria Trade House in Dubai, UAE that was inaugurated on 3rd December, 2024. There were also discussions around making Jigawa State the meat hub of Nigeria for export of processed [...]

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OCTOBER 30TH TO 31ST 2024: DG INVESTJIGAWA ATTENDS CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL DIRECTORS CONFERENCE

investjigawa_admin2024-11-22T20:23:16+00:00

The Chartered Institute of Directors Annual Conference this year held from 30th to 31st October. Our DG, a Fellow of the institute, was in attendance. The theme of the conference was “Good Governance as a Catalyst for Economic Recovery, Growth, and Development”, and the keynote speaker was Professor Attahiru Jega, CON, former Vice Chancellor of Bayero University Kano and erstwhile Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Professor Jega reiterated the need for not just “good governance”, but [...]

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DIRECTOR GENERAL INVESTJIGAWA ATTENDS COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS FORUM IN APIA, SAMOA FROM 23RD TO 24TH OCTOBER 2024

investjigawa_admin2024-11-22T20:15:37+00:00

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this year held Apia, Samoa, from 23rd to 24th October 2024. Apart from roundtables and bilateral meetings, the meeting is usually accompanied by four parallel meetings; Commonwealth Women's Forum; Commonwealth Youth Forum, Commonwealth Business Forum, and Commonwealth People's Forum. Our Director General Furera Isma Jumare attended the Commonwealth Business Forum, managed by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council. The Business forum aims to provide a platform for discussions between Heads of Governments and [...]

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INVESTJIGAWA HOSTS INFORMATION SESSION ON ACCESS TO CREDIT

investjigawa_admin2024-11-08T12:49:14+00:00

On 4th November 2024, InvestJigawa organised an information session aimed at improving access to credit for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The event saw a strong turnout from community leaders, representatives of the Dutse Emirate, and key figures from various financial institutions. The session gave businesses a clearer understanding of available credit resources, including funding options through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Additionally, it facilitated direct engagement with major commercial banks, as well as Bank of Industry, [...]

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INVESTJIGAWA DIRECTOR GENERAL ATTENDS 2024 EAH SERVICE EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE IN LAGOS

investjigawa_admin2024-10-25T10:28:12+00:00

Director General InvestJigawa Furera Isma Jumare attended the 2024 EAH Service Excellence Conference, held on 10th October, as a panelist. The conference brought together industry leaders and experts to discuss and address the pressing service delivery challenges within Nigeria’s service sector, which accounts for over 44% of the nation’s GDP. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange insights and solutions aimed at improving service delivery standards across various industries. With a focus on promoting a customer-centric culture, innovation, [...]

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INVESTJIGAWA FACILITATES MEETING ON MSMES ACCESS TO CREDIT AT CBN DUTSE BRANCH

investjigawa_admin2024-10-23T15:23:40+00:00

On 22nd October 2024, InvestJigawa successfully facilitated a  meeting at the CBN Dutse branch focused on improving access to credit for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Jigawa State. The meeting, led by Secretary/Legal Adviser Jigawa State Investment Promotion Agency Dr. Zakiyyu Muhammad, brought together key stakeholders to address the challenges faced by MSMEs in securing credit, which remains an Important component for their growth and contribution to the state’s economy. Additionally, the meeting provided a platform for discussing [...]

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DIRECTOR GENERAL INVESTJIGAWA INDUCTED AS A FELLOW OF THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS (CIoD) NIGERIA

investjigawa_admin2024-10-23T15:06:42+00:00

Celebrating excellence in leadership: During the 2024 Fellows Night and Investiture of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria, our Director General Furera Isma Jumare was inducted as a Fellow of the prestigious institute, together with other notable personalities which included pioneer DG of National Pension Commission Muhammed K. Ahmed and former MD of Bank of Agriculture Dr. Mohammed Santuraki. The honour is a testament to her exceptional leadership, commitment to ethical practice, and her distinguished service in governance. [...]

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DIRECTOR GENERAL INVESTJIGAWA PARTICIPATES IN 2ND JOINT PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP UNITS’ CONSULTATIVE FORUM THEMED: USING PPP TO ACTUALIZE THE RENEWED HOPE AGENDA IN NIGERIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY

investjigawa_admin2024-10-23T14:53:40+00:00

At the 2nd Joint Public-Private Partnership Units' Consultative Forum held in Abuja on 16th and 17th October 2024, participants discussed PPP as a sustainable solution to Nigeria's infrastructure gap. They agreed that this framework offers creative ways to deliver services, especially by leveraging private capital in key sectors such as energy and transportation. While challenges like regulatory and financial obstacles exist, proper planning and a conducive environment can help overcome them. Emerging areas like maritime logistics and renewable energy were [...]

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